1. Center for Highway Pavement Preservation
Dr. Jorge A Prozzi - The University of Texas at Austin

2. Center for Highway Pavement Preservation
Michigan State University (lead University)
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Minnesota
University of Hawaii at Manoa
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

3. Matching Funds The University of Texas share of the Center = $600k
Funding Diversification
Created: International Center for Partnered Pavement Preservation
Ongoing TxDOT proposal on pavement preservation
CAF Latin American Development Bank pledged $150k
Meet with Deputy Director (Mr. Barton), Director for Research, and Director of Maintenance Division
Outcome: 4-year contract $300k/year

4. Accelerated Pavement Testing
Heavy Vehicle Simulator (HVS)
Cost = $1,800,000
1,000 load applications per hour
Approx. 500,000 a month
Meet Department Chair and VP for Research
Meet Associate Dean for Research, then VP and CFO
Business Plan = 20 cents per load application
3-year proposal for $3.5 million

5. In Conclusion Leverage Matching Funds Do not take no for an answer
Use UTC funds to maximum advantage.
The Center needs to leverage all its key resources
Matching Funds
Respond to sponsor needs, i.e. find a solution to their transportation problems
Do not take no for an answer
What else can we do? What do you recommend?

6. In Conclusion
Thank you for your attention
Any tips from your side?